South Berwick, ME vs West Kennebunk, ME

South Berwick is moderately more affordable than West Kennebunk, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. South Berwick scores 107 compared to 122 for West Kennebunk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Kennebunk can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Berwick is $1,390/month compared to $1,426/month in West Kennebunk — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Berwick is more affordable at $340,800 median vs $514,700.

Median household income in South Berwick is $77,493 compared to $101,761 in West Kennebunk (-23.8%). While West Kennebunk is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Berwick spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in West Kennebunk.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 47.7°F). West Kennebunk receives more rainfall at 41.2" per year compared to 41.2" in South Berwick.